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Poole Grammar School

Academy converter · Poole · BH17 9JU

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

1,224

Local authority

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Boys academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 1,224 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, selective admissions. Free school meals: 6%.

Open schools in Poole
48
Secondary schools in Poole
8
Academies among open schools in Poole
75% (36)
Open schools in BH17
10
Secondary in BH17
3
Open schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole LA
117
Secondary in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole LA
21

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in PooleNear BH17

  • Parkstone Grammar School

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Poole · BH17 7EP · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

    0.7 miles away

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  • Magna Academy

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Poole · BH17 8RE · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

    0.7 miles away

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  • Corfe Hills School

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Broadstone · BH18 9BG · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 13–18

    Status: Open

    1.5 miles away

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  • Poole High School

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Poole · BH15 2BW · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

    2.1 miles away

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  • St Aldhelm's Academy

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Poole · BH12 4HS · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

    2.2 miles away

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  • Oak Academy

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH11 9JJ · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

    2.7 miles away

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  • LeAF Studio

    Studio schools · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH11 9JW · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 13–19

    Status: Open

    2.7 miles away

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Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Boys
Status
Open
URN
136850

Location

Address
Gravel Hill
Postcode
BH17 9JU
Town
Poole
County
Dorset
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,224
Boys / girls
1,224 / 0
School capacity
1,375
Capacity fill
1,224 / 1,375 (89%)
Free school meals
6%
FSM pupils
54
Admissions policy
Selective
Gender
Boys

School characteristics

Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
None
Governance
Academy trust: POOLE GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Academy trust
POOLE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Contact

Telephone
01202692132
Website
www.poolegrammar.com

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